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The National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics  has been authorized to conduct an examination for confirmation of enrollment of Goods and Services Tax Practitioners  in terms of the sub-rule  of Rule 83 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, vide Notification No. 24/2018-Central Tax dated 28.5.2018.
The GSTPs enrolled on the GST Network under sub-rule  of Rule 83 and covered by clause  of sub-rule  of Rule 83, i.e. those meeting the eligibility criteria of having enrolled as sales tax practitioners or tax return preparer under the existing law for a period not less than five years, are required to pass the said examination before 31.12.2019 in terms of Notification no. 03/2019-Central Tax dated 29.01.2019. Two such examinations for such GSTPs have already been conducted on 31.10.2018 and 17.12.2018. The next examination for them shall be conducted on 14.06.2019 from 1100 hrs to 1330 hrs at designated examination centers across India.
It will be a Computer Based Examination. The Registration for the exam can be done by the eligible GSTPs on a Registration Portal, link of which will be provided on NACIN and CBIC websites. The Registration Portal for exam scheduled on 14.06.2019 will be activated on 21st May, 2019 and will remain open up to 4th June, 2019. For convenience of candidates, a help desk will also be set up, details of which will be made available on the registration portal. The applicants are required to make online payment of examination fee of Rs. 500/- at the time of registration for this exam.
Pattern and Syllabus of the Examination
PAPER: GST Law & Procedures:
Time allowed: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Number of Multiple Choice Questions: 100
Language of Questions: English and Hindi
Maximum marks: 200
Qualifying marks: 100
No negative marking
Syllabus:
1. Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
2. Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
3. State Goods and Services Tax Acts, 2017
4. Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
5. Goods and Services Tax  Act, 2017
6. Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017
7. Integrated Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017
8. All State Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017
9. Notifications, Circulars and orders issued from time to time
Note: As GST Law and Procedures are still evolving, the various items of the above syllabus will be considered as on 1.4.2019 for the purpose of this Examination.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
143.15 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 77,002
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.22%; Lowest since March 2020
Recovery Rate currently at 98.40%; Highest since March 2020
7,347 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,42,51,292
9,195 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 86 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 45 days
67.52 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Statewise status of Omicron Variant
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S. No.
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|
State
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No. of Omicron Cases
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|
Discharged/Recovered/Migrated
|
|
1
|
|
Delhi
|
|
238
|
|
57
|
|
2
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
167
|
|
72
|
|
3
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
73
|
|
17
|
|
4
|
|
Kerala
|
|
65
|
|
1
|
|
5
|
|
Telangana
|
|
62
|
|
10
|
|
6
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
46
|
|
30
|
|
7
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
34
|
|
18
|
|
8
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
34
|
|
16
|
|
9
|
|
Haryana
|
|
12
|
|
2
|
|
10
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
11
|
|
1
|
|
11
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
9
|
|
7
|
|
12
|
|
Odisha
|
|
8
|
|
0
|
|
13
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
6
|
|
1
|
|
14
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|
Uttarakhand
|
|
4
|
|
0
|
|
15
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|
Chandigarh
|
|
3
|
|
2
|
|
16
|
|
Jammu and Kashmir
|
|
3
|
|
3
|
|
17
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
2
|
|
2
|
|
18
|
|
Goa
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
19
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|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
20
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
21
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|
Manipur
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
||
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Total
|
|
781
|
|
241
Ministry of Home Affairs
National Conference on Cyber Safety and National Security
 to be held in New Delhi tomorrow
The conference is part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi
Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah to be the Chief Guest
The conference is part of efforts to create mass awareness for prevention of cyber crimes in the country
The nation is celebrating “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, to celebrate India’s progress and achievements in the 75th year of India’s Independence.
A National Conference on Cyber Safety and National Security  will be held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi tomorrow. The conference is being organized by Ministry of Home Affairs. The Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will be the Chief Guest at the conference. The conference is part of the efforts to create mass awareness for prevention of cyber crimes in the country.
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre , in the MHA in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India in the run up to tomorrow’s conference had also organized functions at 75 places in different States/Union Territories on Cyber Hygiene, Prevention of Cyber Crimes, Cyber Safety and National Security under the banner “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” from June 8 to 17.
The Conference will also be attended by the Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy, the Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra and senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Culture, and from the States and Union Territories and representatives from various organisations amongst others.
Ministry of Tourism
Sit & Draw Competition on Monuments of India By Members of Yuva Tourism Clubs of KV KankarBagh Patna
Indiatourism Patna, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India organised successfully the “Sit & Draw Competition”on 23rd August, 2023 in collabortion with the Yuva Tourism Clubs of Bihar with following the theme “Monuments of India” to show the diverse and rich cultural Heritages of our Country India.
The “Sit & Draw Competition” was held in Kendriya Vidalaya, Kankarbagh, Patna to create tourism awareness among the members. In these participants three winners were chosen by the respective arts teachers of the school. The three winners have been awarded by Incredible India momento. The participation certificates have also been given to all the participants for encouragement to promote the tourism in India.
On this occasion the official of Indiatourism Patna has also briefed to the Yuva Tourism Club members about tourism awareness.
(There were around 40 Yuva Tourism Club members participated in this competition and getting the tourism awareness about our country. We congratulate each and every competitor as well as the competition’s winners too.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Gadkari to launch India’s first CNG Tractor tomorrow; such tractors could save as much as Rs.one lakh rupees annually on fuel costs for farmers
India’s first-ever diesel Tractor, converted to CNG, will be formally launched by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Sh. Nitin Gadkari tomorrow. The conversion, carried out jointly by Rawmatt Techno Solutions & Tomasetto Achille India, will help farmers increase their income, by lowering costs, and help to create job opportunities in rural India. Union Ministers Union Ministers Sh. Dharmendra Pradhan, Sh. Narendra Singh Tomar, Sh. Parshottam Rupala and Gen. VK Singh will also be present at the launch. The most important benefit for the farmer will be to save more than one lakh rupees annually on fuel costs, which will help them to improve their livelihood.
Important benefits of conversion to CNG are :
- It is a Clean Fuel as it has the lowest content of carbon and other pollutants.
- It is Economical as it has zero lead and is non-corrosive, non-dilutive and non-contaminating which helps in increasing the life of the engine and it requires less regular maintenance.
- It is Cheaper as CNG prices are far more consistent than fluctuating Petrol prices; also the average mileage of CNG vehicles is better than that of Diesel/Petrol driven vehicles.
- It is Safer as CNG tanks come with a tight seal, which reduces the possibility of explosion while refueling or in the event of a spill.
- It is the Future as at present around 12 million vehicles are already powered by natural gas throughout the world and more companies & municipalities are joining the CNG movement every day.
- It is part of Waste to Wealth as stubble  can be used as a raw material for producing Bio-CNG which will help the farmers to earn money by selling it to the Bio-CNG production units in their locality
The more specific benefits of converting the Tractor to CNG for a farmer are :
- The test reports indicates that the retrofitted tractor produces more power/equal in comparison to Diesel-run engine.
- Overall emissions are reduced by 70% as compared to Diesel.
- It will help farmers to save up to 50% on the fuel cost as the current Diesel prices are Rs.77.43/L whereas CNG is only Rs.42/kg.
PIB Headquarters
‘Special Passport Mela’ in Vellore and Ranipet on December 07, 2019
In order to meet the public demand and to facilitate submission of applications for the frequent travellers due to extended time in getting appointments, Regional Passport Office, Chennai will be holding ‘Special Passport Mela’ on Saturday the 07th December 2019 at Post Office Passport Seva Kendras , Vellore and Ranipet.
Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, at Vellore and Ranipet will function on Saturday the 07th December 2019 like any other normal working day and accept applications as per time slots allotted to the applicants. Approximately 120 applicants are expected to be benefitted from this Mela.
To participate in this Passport Mela, all applicants have to log on to the official website ‘www.passportindia.gov.in’, register on-line, generate ‘ARN’ , and pay online fees and then take appointment. Applicants participating in the mela should bring the print-out of ARN with appointment details, to the POPSK along with the requisite documents in originals, plus one set of self attested photocopies. Applications under Fresh and Re-issue categories only will be accepted.
The appointments will be released on 04th December  at 1430 hrs for the mela to take place on Saturday, 07th December 2019. On the day of mela, applications will be accepted only as per the time slot allotted to them. Applications for PCCs, Walk-ins including On-Hold and Refused Tokens will not be entertained during the Mela, according to a press release issued by Shri. P.K. Ashok Babu, Regional Passport Officer, Chennai.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA UNVEILS 12 FEET HIGH STATUE OF MAHATMA GANDHI AND INAUGURATES GANDHI VATIKA AT GANDHI DARSHAN
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu unveiled the 12 feet high statue of Mahatma Gandhi and inaugurated ‘Gandhi Vatika’ at Gandhi Darshan, New Delhi today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Mahatma Gandhi is a boon for the entire world community. His ideals and values have given a new direction to the whole world. He showed the path of non-violence at a time when the world was suffering from many kinds of hatred and discord during the period of world wars. She added that Gandhiji's experiment with truth and non-violence gave him the status of a great human. She shared that his statues are installed in many countries and people from across the world believe in his ideals. Giving examples of Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama, she said that many great leaders considered the path of truth and non-violence shown by Gandhiji as the path of world welfare. She emphasised that by following the path shown by him, the goal of world peace can be achieved.
The President said that Gandhiji laid great emphasis on sanctity in public as well as in personal life. He believed that violence can be faced through non-violence only on the basis of moral strength. She underlined that without self-confidence, one cannot act with persistence in adverse circumstances. She stated that in today's fast-changing and competitive world, there is great need for self-confidence and temperance.
The President said that Gandhiji's ideals and values are very relevant for our country and society. She urged all to make efforts so that every citizen, especially the youth and children, read as much as possible about Gandhiji and imbibe his ideals. She said that the role of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti and other such institutions becomes very important in this regard. She said that they can contribute significantly in building the India of Gandhiji's dreams by making the youth and children more aware of Gandhiji's life teachings through books, films, seminars, cartoons and other media.
Please click here to see the President's Speech -
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.56 Cr
Over 4.12 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 22,549
862 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.76%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.02%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.56 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.12 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10415382
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10120519
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
7069358
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18437135
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17720303
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
13745629
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
41236182
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
32344170
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
62005981
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
53318923
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
561408056
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
516296383
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
100514534
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
204047905
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
197071253
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
50693087
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127680918
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
123216837
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
48323043
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
22,03,45,651
|
|
Total
|
|
2,19,56,65,598
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 22,549. Active cases now constitute 0.05% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.76%. 1,503 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,40,93,409.
862 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 63,786 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 90.01 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.02% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.35%.
Ministry of Coal
Coal Ministry to Celebrate Yogotsav countdown programme  of International Yoga Day, 2022 on 15th April, 2022
At the initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the United Nations General Assembly took a historic decision in 2014 to declare 21st June as the International Day of Yoga . This world wide acceptance of Yoga is a matter of pride for our country, as Yoga is an integral part of our cultural and spiritual heritage. Every year, the IDY observation begins with a Mass Yoga Demonstration in the morning, which is led by the Prime Minister himself, followed by other Yoga related activities.
With just #67DaysToGo to International Yoga Day, 2022, Ministry of Coal is organizing special events and programmes on 15th April, 2022. The programme will be inaugurated by the Minister of State for Coal, Mines and Railways Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve. It would also have participation from all the officers of Ministry of Coal as well as from the subordinate/attached offices and PSUs under the administrative control of the Ministry. Common Yoga Protocol practices, Yoga Break  practice, Lecture on Yoga by Expert, Yoga Demonstration are some of the highlights of the programme.
Ministry of Defence
Appointment of Chief of Defence Staff
The Government has approved in principle the creation of a post of CDS. An Implementation Committee was also approved and constituted to further determine and finalize the exact responsibilities, an enabling framework for this new post and all other issues involved to ensure smooth operationalization.
A number of Committees viz. the Kargil Review Committee, Group of Ministers  Report, Task Force on National Security and Shekatkar Committee have studied and recommended creation of the post of CDS/Permanent Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee.
Military reforms is a continuous process and requisite steps are taken by the Government from time to time, as deemed necessary.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to ShriVaiko and Dr. T. Subbarami Reddyin Rajya Sabha today.
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Department of Atomic Energy
Registration of Scan Machines in Hospitals
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board  is the regulatory authority for issuing Licenses/Registration for X-ray facilities from radiation safety view point. AERB is aware that in spite of its continuous regulatory efforts, there may be some X-ray centres that are using X-ray units without obtaining mandatory approval from AERB. At present, 69,030 diagnostic X-ray equipment are licensed by AERB through its online system namely e-licensing of radiation applications  as on June 2019.
AERB is continuously putting all regulatory efforts to bring diagnostic X-ray equipment, in the country, under its regulatory ambit by increasing awareness in close coordination with Ministry of Health, States/Union Territories through the respective district Law Enforcement Authorities and District Health Authorities and through AERB's Regional Regulatory Centres.
AERB issues licence to operate only equipment that have obtained Type  approval from AERB. The Type approval process involves physical verification of every model of X-ray equipment and ensures in-built design safety for protection of patient and radiation worker. As part of its online registration process, in the first stage, AERB verifies institution details through review of legal documents such as institution PAN CARD and certification of State/ Local Authorities issued for the institution.
AERB has already comprehensively reviewed the regulatory requirements and incorporated in AERB Safety Code {AERB/RF-MED/ SC-3 , 2016}, based on which the process of registration was implemented in the e-LORA online system. AERB continuously reviews its regulatory mechanism based on feedback obtained from the stakeholders, international requirements etc., of licensing and revises its licensing process without compromising the radiation safety.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, DrJitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
TACTICAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
In the month of July 2022, the Indian Air Force  carried out a one-month long engagement with the Egyptian Air Force  at the Egyptian Fighter Weapon School, located in Cairo West Air Force Base. This was a first of its kind interaction for both the air forces as it was conducted between their respective Fighter Weapon Schools. On behalf of the IAF, Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment  participated in the programme with three Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft and six Combat Instructor Pilots.
The interaction between the two air forces, under the aegis of the Tactical Leadership Program of EAF, saw a fruitful exchange of ideas in the domain of Large Force Engagements involving complex, multi-aircraft missions. During the interaction, IAF pilots flew alongside those of the EAF in missions of multiple complexities with the participants also sharing their experiences in the art and science of air combat, while also discussing their best practices. The induction and de-induction involved flights of over six hours with mid air refueling support from the IAF and UAE Air to Air refuellers.
This programme, involving synergistic air operations, has illustrated a high degree of professional trust that has developed between the two Air Forces. The bond between the two Air Forces dates back to the 1960s when Gp Capt Kapil Bhargava, an IAF Test Pilot, test flew the Egyptian prototype of the Helwan HA-300 with Test Pilots from the EAF. This was followed by Indian Qualified Flying Instructors training young Egyptian pilots - a programme that continued into the 1980s.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Maharana Pratap on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has called Maharana Pratap a symbol of courage, valour and pride. Paying tributes on the Jayanti of Maharana Pratap, the Prime Minister said he dedicated his life to the service of motherland and his life is a source of inspiration for generations.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"साहस, शौर्य और स्वाभिमान के प्रतीक महाराणा प्रताप को उनकी जन्म-जयंती पर आदरपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि। उन्होंने अपना संपूर्ण जीवन मातृभूमि की रक्षा के लिए समर्पित कर दिया, जो देश की हर पीढ़ी के लिए प्रेरणास्रोत बना रहेगा।"
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Crackdown on Unauthorised Occupants of Public Premises
Summary Eviction proceedings for Unauthorised Occupants in Residential Accommodations
Cabinet approves “The Public Premises  Amendment Bill, 2019
New Bill to be introduced in the ensuing session of Parliament
In a crackdown on the unauthorisedoccupants of residential accommodations in public premises, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given a go ahead to introduce "The Public Premises  Amendment Bill, 2019".
Impact:
The amendments will facilitate smooth and speedy eviction of unauthorised occupants from Government residences, and those vacant residences will be available for allotment to eligible persons on maturity of their turn in the waiting list.
This will decrease the waiting time for availing the facility of residential accommodation.
Implications:
The new bill comes in place of "The Public Premises  Amendment Bill, 2017".
It will be introduced in the ensuing Session of Parliament.
Implementation:
The Bill seeks amendments in Section 2, Section 3 and Section 7 of the Public Premises  Act, 1971, by inserting clause  before clause  in Section 2, a new section 3B below section 3A of Section 3 and a new sub-section 3A below sub-Section  under Section 7 of the Public Premises  Act, 1971.
The proposed amendments would enable the Estate officer to apply summary proceedings for evicting unauthorised occupants from residential accommodations and to levy damage charges for accommodation held during the period of litigation.
This Bill result in speedy eviction of unauthorised occupants from Government residences and increased availability of residential accommodations for eligible persons.
Background:
The Government of India has to evict unauthorized occupants from Government accommodations under the provisions of PPE Act, 1971. However, the eviction proceedings take unusually long time, thereby reducing the availability of Government accommodations to new incumbents.
Under the existing PPE Act,1971 as amended by PPE Amendment Bill, 2015, the eviction proceeding take around 5 to 7 weeks’ time. However, it takes much longer, even years, to evict unauthorized occupants. Under the proposed bill, the state officer will not have to follow elaborate proceedings like serving notice, show cause, inquiry, rather he or she can initiate summary eviction proceedings.
The decision is yet another reflection of the Government’s commitment for a transparent and hassle-free governance for the citizens of the country.